C. Ward, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RX, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, WPAFB, OH
The MAI has been a highly successful research and development
program. It strengthens the aerospace metals industry in the US
and provides high-impact metals technologies for Department of
Defense systems. Critical to this success is the vibrant and enduring
consortium of primary metals suppliers, component manufacturers,
aerospace systems integrators, and the US Air Force.
• Describe past and current successes of consortium model
• Substantive transitions of new alloys and processes
• Identify elements most crucial for continued success
• Government-sponsored researchand development
• Future possibilities for collaboration
